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I am curious as to the reliability and reputation being developed through experience of the new Ford 7.3 gasoline (not diesel) engine? Anyone have any input? Thanks!

Two great sources for all things RV, overstock from trailer companies; both in White Pigeon, Michigan just north of the Indiana line. Check their web sites for more information. Bontrager’s Johnson Supply I purchased all my windows for my Motorhome conversion from these places; $20-25 each...

Hello Tribe: On another thread today a picture was posted of a four wheel, verses two wheel, utility trailer. Didn't want to hijack that topic so I started this one. I have often wondered about the potential of using a four wheel trailer for utility/camping applications. My perceived...

Hello tribe: I’m starting to seriously plan my route to RTR coming up. I will be traveling from Grand Rapids, MI and want to stay out of the snow as much as possible. I would like comments and experiences from anyone who has knowledge abt Arizona Rout 87 from Payson to the Mesa area joining up...

Hello tribe: So this afternoon I am wasting time on the sofa watching the IQ reducer, and along comes this ad on USA Network. A lady is in the back of her new van, having installed a queen so zed mattress on the floor, watching TV; the rear gate is open. Along comes her friend, notices what a...

I am in the design phase of the layout of my solar installation. My controller is a Renogy PMMT 30 amp unit. This controller is "enclosed" in a massive, finned aluminum heat sink. Here's my question: under normal operating conditions, even when functioning at near maximum capacity, will this...

For those of you interested in Nissan vans, this article may interest you. http://m.worktruckonline.com/article/253907/nissan-van-hits-500k-miles?utm_campaign=Weekly-&utm_source=Email&utm_medium=Enewsletter

There has been lengthy discussion here regarding the practice of asset forfeiture by local and federal governments. News media today reported a significant comment by the President regarding this practice. Regardless of your position on this practice, this is a heads-up to familiarize yourself...

A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE CRVL TRIBE: As of Sunday morning; 9:30 am EST: The Weather Channel just aired a cautionary warning regarding rain and snow coming into the I-40 corridor in the western states, originating from a large rain system approaching LA and SF and moving west...

I was in Walmart this morning picking up some toothpaste and they had several palletfulls of Mr Buddy Heaters for $69.88.  My current Mr Buddy is working fine but it's getting a bit long in the tooth; this is my seventh winter with it, and it's a critical part of my winter camping comfort. ...

As a totally normal non-political "Tribe public service announcement" for those of you who don't routinely listen to broadcast media, NPR just had a blurb that today is the first day for annual signup for enrollment in the Affordable Care Act program. FYI.

Hello Tribe: My wife and I are on the road for ten days in southern Michigan, doing a little camping, wondering, and following the white line to where it may lead us. During our dinner last night, using paper plates and plastic "silverware" my wife asked, "Do the CRVL folks use throw away...

i just read a posting on one of my heavy truck news sites that GM has reached an agreement with Navistar for them to begin manufacturing of the GMC and Chevy cut away vans starting the first half of 2017. The trucks will be built in Navistar's Springfield, OH plant. FYI.

Hello tribe . . . I have been on CRVL now for seven months. This is long enough to begin to know what's going on and to learn the various traits of the participants, and for me to learn what is expected of me here as a participating member of the tribe. For some time now I have wanted to...

Several months ago there was a thread here on CRVL regarding converting semi-trucks for use as RVs. I responded to the thread and included a couple of pictures of our Peterbilt Motorhome conversion project. Several folks responded to my post wanting more pictures; one person even suggested that...

The full-timing, van dwelling, "simplify life" way of living provides freedom and potential fullness of life if that's what makes you content.  How about some of the pleasures of life the majority of people in sticks and bricks build their life around . . . one of the primary being TV. So how...

For those of you who have the Huffinton Post app on your phone, they have an excellent article this morning on Florida's reform of their Civil Asset Forteiture Law which enables law enforcement to seize your personal property under some rather non-specific circumstances. There have been a...

Hello Tribe: I need to get a more thorough understanding of solar panel maintenance, specifically in terms of cleaning requirements to insure performance, and other "long term" issues not related to the passing of electrons. Mechanical mounting concerns; leaking; "things falling from above"...

WaveRider1987 started a thread about needing recommendations for a dashboard mount for a video camera. I had a comment to make about "dash cameras" but thought it was just a bit off subject, so started this new thread.      Dash cameras, or dash cams, are usually el-cheapo units installed more...

Got an email yesterday from Renogy announcing their "new" 100 watt 12 VDC  monocrystalline, rigid solar panel. I haven't had a chance to compare the older panel with the new one in detail but at first cut is slightly smaller due to increased efficiency, has a black aluminum frame and thicker...